My Story

 

By meticulous attention to detail and a captivating use of colour, Mark's technique involves layering individual dots and dashes of bold colour, to reveal a harmonious image when viewed as a whole. He states that what underpins the style for him, is the considered layout of composition and drawing skills which keep the paintings anchored in reality. The strong colours of Mark's pointillism stands in contrast to the more subdued pencil tones, giving Mark unique range. His serene compositions, delicate touch results in mesmerising images that blend realism with artistic finesse. Mark's meticulous approach invites viewers to explore the canvas up close, discovering hidden details and experiencing the magic of colour interaction.

Though still working in realism, his artwork since 2020 has taken a bold step into using a fresh approach. Adopting an Impressionistic pointillist style has allowed Mark to explore exciting new challenges, developing a more atmospheric style. Such a significant change could have been a short term project, but from the first painting it fell in to place and felt natural to Mark and he has since explored the style and developed his understanding of the technique and theory aiming to be the Georges Seurat or Henri Martin of his generation.

A childhood love of drawing and detail never left Mark's approach to his artwork. Mark has always loved the skilled approach and his creative path evolved from his formal training in graphic art to fit the needs of corporate clients to realistic drawings for commission. His drawings are born of a natural love of photo-realism that persists whatever the inspiration or subject.

Derbyshire born and bred artist Mark Langley draws inspiration from rural life and landscapes. He grew up near to the countryside that has inspired him and drew him to portray it. Originally setting out on a career in computer aided graphic art and design, Mark eventually returned to fine art creating intricate pencil drawings of animals and architecture for commission on behalf of clients in the UK and abroad.

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Features and publications

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The Artist 'The artist's eye' article September 2023

Talking Point UK Coloured Pencil Society November 2017
Wonder Street www.wonderstreet.com/blog June 2015
Artsbeat (Derbyshire) March 2015
4Walls (larsonjuhl.co.uk) Edition 10 2013
Derbyshire Life July 2011
Art Horse Magazine Spring 2010
Reflections January 2010
Artists and Illustrators March 2009
The Derbyshire July 2008

DK Books 'Artist's Drawing Techniques 'Baddesley Clinton Door and Window' double page spread of

how to draw this picture. Publication release August 2017
Buxton International Festival printed guide 'Scrivener's View' - 'Books' header image 2017
Pure Buxton 'Pavilion Reflection' cover design June/July 2017
The Ark 'Nosey Cow' cover design (www.all-creatures.org) Sept 2011

cultpens.com/news 'Hurray or Coloured Pencils!' March 2020

blog.pencils.com August 2011

jacksonsart.com/blog April 2018

wonderstreet.com/blog April 2017

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Awards

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Patchings Exhibition Award - TALP OPEN 2022 (The Artist magazine)
Batsford Award - TALP Open 2022 - Clumber Park Long Range Greenhouse
Pro Arte The Artist Highly Commended Award - TALP Open 2022 - Newcomer
Highly Commended - TALP Open 2022 - Looking out to San Giorgio Maggiore
Buxton International Festival Choice - The Buxton Spa Art Prize 2021 - Crescent Illumination
People's Choice Award and Highly Commended - Keswick Derwent Pencil Museum UK Coloured Pencil Society 2020

- Tom, Georgia and Isla
Highly Commended - Inside the Lines 2019 UK Coloured Pencil Society - Isabella and Bailey
3rd Prize Other Media - Upper Broughton Art Show 2019 - Chapel Buttress Ascent
Highly Commended - Upper Broughton Art Show 2019 - Clumber Park Long Range Greenhouse​

Best Pure Coloured Pencil Award - Annual Open Exhibition 2019 UK Coloured Pencil Society

- Clumber Park Long Range Greenhouse
Commendation - 2018 Derbyshire Open Art Competition - Pilsbury Castle Tree
Highly Commended - Annual Open Exhibition 2018 UK Coloured Pencil Society - Harry
Highly Commended - Upper Broughton Art Show 2017 - Aspectus Apricus
The Derbyshire Trophy - 2017 Derbyshire Open Art Competition - Pavilion Reflection
Pencils4Artists Award for Best Building/Transport - Annual Open Exhibition 2017 UK Coloured Pencil Society - Haddon Hall II
Highly Commended, Buxton Festival Choice and People's Choice - The Buxton Spa Prize 2016 - Scrivener's View
Derbyshire County Council Award - 2013 Derbyshire Open Art Competition - Haddon Hall
Society of All Artists Prize 2008 - Society of Equestrian Artists Annual Show The Mall Galleries - Contemplation​

Favourite Picture voted for by The Horse Trust 2008 - The Horse in Art Obsidian Art - Contemplation​

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